South Sioux City Professional Fire Fighters

09/11/2025

On this day, we honor the lives lost on Sept. 11, 2001 – and pay tribute to the fire fighters and first responders who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to others. We will never forget.

09/10/2025

Hearings to examine America's fire apparatus crisis.

09/06/2025

09/06/2025

Dozens in Nebraska are advocating for enhanced benefits for firefighters diagnosed with cancer, highlighting the increased risks they face compared to the general public.

09/01/2025

💪 make a difference and we never stop fighting for YOU.

Every day, we stand up for:

✔️ Worker Health & Safety
✔️ Fair Pay
✔️ Strong Benefits
✔️ Dignified Retirement

It’s about standing together, protecting each other, and building a stronger future for fire fighters and emergency medical workers.

👷‍♀️👨‍🚒 Happy to all our members.

08/27/2025

You shouldn't have to gamble on getting an ambulance when you call 911.

A couple in Nebraska experienced a terrifying, life-threatening situation involving a stillborn baby, made worse when EMS arrived more than 30 minutes late to the scene.
Read more >> https://www.ktiv.com/2025/08/27/i-was-terrified-woman-nearly-dies-after-miscarriage-following-40-minute-ems-delay/

08/25/2025

08/16/2025

The South Sioux City Fire Department is a dedicated team that, despite its small size, delivers exceptional emergency medical care and transport with compass...

07/25/2025

These firefighters just wanted to save lives. Private equity had other ideas

07/18/2025

Proper staffing matters, its sad it took a tragedy to make the changes.

Just two days after a fire killed nine people and left dozens more injured, Fall River, Massachusetts will increase the number of fire fighters assigned to

07/15/2025

"We did the best we could with what we had, and what we had was not enough."

Nine people were killed and 30 others hospitalized after a fire ripped through an assisted living facility in Fall River, Massachusetts Sunday night. IAFF

07/10/2025

Happy to report our Firefighter injured in yesterday's house fire was discharged from the hospital this afternoon and is recovering at home. We wish him a speedy recovery!

**Update**

The firefighter injured in the house fire yesterday was discharged from the hospital this afternoon and is recovering at home. Thank you to all that reached out!

* For Immediate Release *

July 9, 2025

Residential Fire on E. 25th Street Displaces Seven; One Firefighter Injured

On the afternoon of July 9 at approximately 5:07 p.m., the South Sioux City Fire Department (SSCFD) was dispatched to a reported residential structure fire in the 500 block of East 25th Street. The first unit arrived on
scene within four minutes and encountered a single-story home with visible smoke and flames coming from the rear of the structure and rooftop. Mutual aid was requested immediately from Sioux City Fire Rescue (SCFR) and the Dakota City Fire Department.

Crews launched an aggressive offensive attack. A primary search confirmed that all occupants were safely out of the home, and no one was found inside. Firefighters brought the fire under control within approximately 20
minutes.

During the overhaul phase, a SSCFD firefighter sustained a serious neck injury when a section of the ceiling collapsed. He was transported to the hospital for evaluation and admitted for further testing. No civilian or pet injuries were reported.

The fire caused significant damage to the home, which has been "red tagged" and deemed uninhabitable until repairs can be completed. Seven residents were displaced and are currently staying with family members in the area.

A total of 20 personnel from the three responding departments assisted with the incident. The fire has been ruled accidental. It originated on the back deck where the occupant had been cooking before briefly leaving the property. Upon returning, the occupant found the house already on fire.

For further information, please contact Fire Chief Doug Koopman, South Sioux City Fire Department.

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